Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Vegetables
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water or broth over it. Cover and let sit until absorbed.
- Step 2: Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Step 3: Chop vegetables and olives and add to couscous.
- Step 4: Prepare dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Step 5: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Step 6: Add crumbled feta, parsley, and mint. Toss lightly and serve.